Alex Ovechkin Is Overrated According to Sports Illustrated Poll

It wasn’t too long ago when Washington Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin was considered the NHL’s best player. Well, at least in the eyes of casual fans and respected hockey pundits. Three consecutive seasons scoring over 100 points and a pair of Hart Trophies will do that for a guy. However, according to a Sports Illustrated players poll, Ovechkin’s peers don’t think much of him. They call him overrated.

On the bright side, he didn’t place first in the poll, so he’s got that going for him. Here’s the Top 10: